Wednesday
Earth
From Disney and the makers of Planet Earth, comes this documentary, in honour of Earth Day, about three animal families over the course of a year or so. I think it’s elephants, penguins and ducks, though I could be wrong about that last one.
Highway 61
Bruce McDonald week continues at the Mayfair with Highway 61 starring Dom McKellar. The McDonald fest ends on Friday with McDonald’s new film Pontypool, with star Stephen McHattie in attendance.
Friday
The Soloist
From director Joe Wright (Atonement) comes this true story about an L.A. Times columnist (Robert Downey Jr.) who befriends a homeless, schizophrenic musical genius (Jamie Foxx).
Wendy and Lucy
Michelle Williams received rave reviews last fall for this film, from the director of OldJoy. Opens on Friday in Ottawa at the Bytowne.
12
A Russian remake of 12 Angry Men. At the Bytowne.
Moving Violation
After Pontypool ends, Stephen McHattie will introduce this cult classic that he stars in. At the Mayfair.
Fighting
I think the title says it all. I think, but I do not care.
Obsessed
Beyonce beats up a white chick from Heroes. Yeeeeaaaah.
Saturday
Nosferatu
After the success of the Metropolis screenings featuring live music, the Mayfair is next giving the same treatment to F.W. Murnau’s silent horror classic Nosferatu, based on the story of Dracula.
Alligator
This month’s Saturday Night Sinema at the Mayfair is this Jaws-with-Gators rip-off, penned by John Sayles. Free for Mayfair members.
Sunday
Adventures of Milo & Otis
The Humane Society is holding this charity screening at the Mayfair. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend. I AM NOT KIDDING about that.
Monday
Raging Bull
Robert DeNiro’s Oscar-winning role as boxer Jake Le Motta. At the Bytowne.
Tuesday
Unrepentent
About Canada’s genocidal treatment of the Native peoples of this land. At the Mayfair.
Endgame
From conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. At the Mayfair.
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